Hikaru Nakamura vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
39
Nakamura wins
36
draws
16
Mamedyarov wins
91
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 91 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2005 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Nakamura leads 39 wins to 16, with 36 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (9 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 47 | 24 | 17 | 6 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 44 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 47 | 24 | 15 | 8 |
| Classical | 26 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Rapid | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 91 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11th Norway Chess |
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Berlin FIDE GP 3 KO |
| Apr 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening | Berlin FIDE GP 3 KO |
| Mar 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Berlin FIDE GP 3 KO |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Berlin FIDE GP 3 KO |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Aug 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| May 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 91 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 39 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 16 wins, and they have drawn 36 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 91 games between them, from Sep 2005 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (9 games), followed by the Slav Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.